Charles Berling, Ching-wen Chia, Hikari Ishida
Emperor penguins overcome daunting obstacles in order to return to their breeding grounds for mating season. This tells the story of one year in the life of a flock -- focusing on one couple in partic...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 29, 2005
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Flixster Reviews (5,227)
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April 27, 2009Winner of the Best feature documentary at the 2006 Academy Awards, "March of the Penguins" is a wonderful story about the life of penguins.
The documentary is nicely photographed and some very nice visuals are shown on the screen. The underwater scenes are beautiful.
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March 20, 2009Heartwarming, heartwrenching, etc. What I mainly remember a few years after watching this, though, is that penguins have a stunningly inefficient system of producing offspring.
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July 1, 2008I thought this was going to be a cartoon but this turned out to be a short but interesting documentry about penguins in the Antartic.
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November 6, 2009I didn't catch this film when it originally came out, and had to settle for a home flat-screen viewing. I am sure watching it on the big screen would have added to the beauty of the cinematography, but the film was intriguing nonetheless. It was a great reminder of how a simple s...( read more)
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November 1, 2009An absolutely beautiful, moving, breathtaking, and satisfying piece of filmmaking that I think will leave most moviegoers stunned.
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October 14, 2009Hopefully everyone is thinking of the impacts of global warming after this movie. These penguins survive because of the harshness of the weather where they nest. With global warming, their nest will not be as remote from the edge of the ocean as well as the weather will not keep ...( read more)
Critic Reviews
August 5, 2005
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
August 2, 2005
David Edelstein, NPR's Fresh Air
The movie easily transcends the 'Isn't-that-amazing?' animal genre. full review
August 2, 2005
Kurt Loder, MTV
'March of the Penguins' is worth seeing, and short enough not to be a chore ... could be the finest penguin documentary you'll ever have seen. full review
July 10, 2005
Marcy Dermansky, About.com
Jacquet manipulates emotions with a zeal that seems unnecessary. full review
July 7, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
When they fall over, they do it with a remarkable lack of style. And for all the walking they do, they're ungainly waddlers. Yet they are perfect in their way, with sleek coats, grace in the water and... full review
July 5, 2005
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
There's more drama, and more heartbreak, in March of the Penguins than in most movies that are actually scripted to tug at our feelings. full review
June 24, 2005
Claudia Puig, USA Today
March of the Penguins captivates with its straightforward but powerful story of dogged determination, survival against harsh odds and sacrifice. full review
June 24, 2005
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Through the narration and editing that emphasizes the human-like behaviour of the penguins, March of the Penguins sets up sentimental expectations that are abruptly undermined by scenes of nature's br... full review
June 23, 2005
Nick Schager, Filmcritic.com
A loving ode to the life-altering (and at times life-threatening) dedication and devotion of parents full review
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October 19, 2006I cryed so much during this movie! I loved it though. those penguins were an inspiration. I will never complain about my life as a human again!
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August 9, 2006When i watch a doco its usually about a massive nile crocodile nabbing any beast dumb enough to take a drink. But i enjoyed this immensly, definately worth renting. Laugh as they slide over the ice, gasp as their predators attack, smile as the hatchlings enter the water for the very first time.
Justins Best Bit: Fat, feathery blobs tripping over themselves and sliding along. -
June 30, 2006*Tears* this movie is so0o inspiring! it's tough to be a penguin >.< [Cute baby Penguins]^_-
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